Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A99 II and Sony RX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and RX1 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A99 II was unveiled 3 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A99 II scores vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A99 II comes with outer measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Sony A99 II and Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A99 II against the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and RX1 is 57 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and RX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A99 II to provide you with greater detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A99 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.